Kitchen Tools & Equipment
This handheld tool is used to mix ingredients and can be manual or electric.
What is a whisk?
Cooking food in water at 100°C until fully cooked.
What is boiling?
This sweetener is commonly used in pastries and desserts.
What is sugar?
The temperature danger zone where bacteria grow rapidly in food.
What is 40°F–140°F (4°C–60°C)?
The visual arrangement of food on a plate.
What is plating?
This equipment is essential for cooking sauces, soups, and boiling pasta.
What is a saucepan?
Cooking food in a small amount of fat over high heat quickly.
What is sautéing?
A seasoning made from crushed garlic, salt, and oil used in many dishes.
What is garlic paste?
You must always wash your hands before this activity in the kitchen.
What is handling food?
Garnishes, sauces, or edible flowers are examples of this.
What is decoration?
A knife used for chopping herbs, vegetables, and boneless meat.
What is a chef’s knife?
Cooking food slowly in liquid at a low temperature to develop flavor.
What is simmering?
This type of flour is commonly used to make bread.
What is bread flour?
This type of contamination comes from bacteria, viruses, or parasites.
What is biological contamination?
The principle of using contrasting colors, textures, and shapes in plating.
What is visual balance?
This machine rolls and flattens dough, often used for pastries or pasta.
What is a dough sheeter?
Cooking food in the oven using dry heat.
What is baking?
This herb is often used in Italian cooking and has a strong aromatic flavor.
What is basil?
The process of removing dirt, grease, and food particles from equipment.
What is cleaning?
Leaving empty space on a plate to enhance the dish’s presentation is called this.
What is negative space?
This tool measures small amounts of dry or liquid ingredients accurately.
What are measuring spoons?
Cooking meat or vegetables over open flame or hot coals.
What is grilling?
This thickening agent is derived from corn and used in sauces and gravies.
What is cornstarch?
This prevents cross-contamination when handling raw meat and vegetables.
What is using separate cutting boards?
The term for presenting food in bite-sized portions for sampling.
What is canapé?